The video has since been viewed over 11 million times.

Many commenters wrote that Willis was a great dad.

And others wrote they have experienced the same thing with their own sons.

Willis told BuzzFeed News that he was inspired to post the video after going out to eat with Azai and his new doll. He said he saw some women in the restaurant give Azai a disapproving look when they saw him playing with it.

He said he has been amazed by not only how many people have watched the video, but how the reactions have been overwhelmingly positive.

He said he and his wife are hoping to post more videos to share what they have learned as parents.

Willis added that the main takeaway he hopes people get from the video is to "let your children express themselves truthfully."

“It would be a different world if everyone poured love into their children," he said.

As for Azai, Willis said he takes the Ariel doll with him everywhere he goes, and said he is sure he will soon incorporate her into his playing with his other toys. "I imagine she will be on the battlefield with the Transformers any day now," he said.